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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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